Hospice Licensed Social Worker

VNA Health Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Public Service Loan ForgivenessPartner

Job summary

VNA Health Group is seeking a licensed social worker (LSW) to join our Hospice Team in Monmouth County. The role focuses on assessing hospice eligibility, coordinating transitions of care, and delivering emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families.

Ideal candidates hold an MSW, NJ LSW license, and at least 2 years of healthcare or hospice experience. Travel to patient homes and facilities is required, with a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• MSW required with active NJ LSW license.
• Minimum 2 years of healthcare, hospice, or homecare experience.
• Strong communication, counseling, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hospice assessments and admissions in home and facility settings.
• Educate patients, families, and community partners about hospice services.
• Provide emotional support and counseling during referral and admission.
• Collaborate with physicians, discharge planners, and the interdisci plinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in outreach and education to increase awareness of hospice services.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Counseling

Organizational skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Licensed Social Worker - Hospice

Location: Monmouth County
Schedule: Full Time

Overview:
VNA Health Group is seeking a compassionate Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to join our Hospice Team. The Hospice Liaison plays a key role in assessing patients for hospice eligibility, coordinating smooth transitions of care, and providing emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct hospice assessments and admissions in home and facility settings.
• Educate patients, families, and community partners about hospice philosophy and services.
• Provide emotional support and counseling during the referral and admission process.
• Collaborate with physicians, discharge planners, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in outreach and education to increase awareness of hospice services.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) required
• Active New Jersey LSW license required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in healthcare, hospice, or homecare
• Strong communication, counseling, and organizational skills
• Valid NJ driver's license, vehicle, and proof of insurance

Why VNA Health Group:

• Over 113 years of trusted home and community-based care
• Supportive leadership and team culture
• Comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Partner

Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Services are provided in the patient's home in a community or facility setting

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the compensation range for this position is USD $32.00 to USD $42.00. When determining an offer, VNA Health Group considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions. For more details about our benefits, please visit our Careers page.

VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.